Local Artists To Exhibit In Open Air Gallery

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(Katherine Simmons )

August 06, 2013|Deb Werner, Glastonbury Arts, Glastonbury

On Sept. 7 and 8, Glastonbury's picturesque Hubbard Green will be transformed from a quiet oasis of shade trees and open space into a bustling marketplace for original fine art and hand-made craft. As visitors walk along the shaded aisles, they will find realistic and abstract art in oil, watercolor, pastel, photography, graphics, drawing, mixed media, and sculpture. The diverse selection of hand-made craft includes works in clay, metal, glass, fiber, wood, and jewelry. Each item of original art and hand-made craft will please the most discerning home dcor or wardrobe.

Alison Cargill (jewelry) Kimberly Scoble (oil) and Stephen Wilson (photography) will be among the 155 artists who participate in the 51st Annual "On the Green" Fine Art & Craft Show, all selected for the top-notch caliber of their artistry. "The secret to the show's long-term success is the high quality and extensive variety of art work exhibited for sale", says show chair Katherine Simmons. "Show visitors also know they will always find something to appeal to their artistic taste and budget."

The "On the Green" show is the signature event of Glastonbury Arts, founded in 1962 under the name of the Glastonbury Art Guild. The "On the Green" Show is also one of the larger events of the year drawing thousands of people from around the region to a weekend of browsing and buying. Exhibiting artists arrive in Glastonbury from all points of the compass, from Maine to Florida, eager to show and sell their most recent creations to an appreciative audience.

Behind the scenes, Glastonbury Arts volunteers carefully plan this annual event for the maximum comfort of both visitors and exhibiting artists."The venue is inviting, admission and parking are free, a food court offers sustenance for the body, and art offers inspiration for the spirit - everything is designed to make this a 'must' on everyone's weekend agenda", says Carol Ahlschlager, Glastonbury Arts Board member and volunteer. "For young show visitors, the free Eco-Art for Kids activity provides the opportunity for children to create and take home imaginative sculptures made from recyclable items."

Glastonbury Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art and enriching the lives of Glastonbury citizens and the community at large through art. Glastonbury Arts fulfills its mission through special events like "On the Green" and through art education workshops, lectures, and artist demonstrations. For more information about Glastonbury Arts and its programs, classes and membership, call 860-659-1196, email info@glastonburyarts.org or visit http://www.glastonburyarts.org.

The "On the Green" show runs Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8 on Hubbard Green at the corner of Main and Hubbard Streets, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days, rain or shine. Visitors to the show enjoy free parking and shuttle bus service from Glastonbury High School and more free parking at the Main Street soccer field.